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Halite from Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California

 
Halite from Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California

Halite from Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 59613
Mineral:Halite
Locality:Searles Lake, east of Trona, San Bernardino County, California
Description:Rounded cluster of crystallized translucent pink cubic halite crystals exhibiting hoppered-growth . The halite crystals have lustrous surfaces due to partially dissolving in the surrounding solution. The pink color is caused by organic inclusions. Water soluble
Overall Size:11x7x7 cm
Crystals:1-28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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